Boston Location

Data Center Specifications

Hosted Solutions' Boston Data Center meets the most demanding requirements. Whether you choose colocation, dedicated server, managed services or disaster recovery, our Boston Data Center delivers the highest level of security, safety, redundancy, reliability, scalability and technology. Hosted Solutions' state-of-the-art facilities are capable of handling server management applications for customers worldwide. Below are some of the general features of our data center facilities:

Special Building Features

Lightning protection throughout the perimeter, rooftop, and electrical and mechanical support infrastructure
Entrance requires two-factor electronic security authentication
Building strategically located outside of severe weather and seismic zones
Building is rated to withstand hurricane-force winds
Ballistic-resistant walls, doors and windows
24-hour security monitors all cameras, door positions and badge access areas
Redundant off-site monitoring of all security systems
Cameras on all doorways and hallways
Double man trap forces double verification and provides extra secure data center entry

Boston Data Center Information

24-inch raised floor provides conditioned air for more efficient and effective cooling of computer equipment
23-foot ceilings. Hot air rises, keeping customer equipment cool
Sensor-driven cameras watching every door, aisle, cage and cabinet, NOC and other secure support rooms
Masonry and steel construction
Hurricane wind-rated roof
Leak detection system
Grounding connections on all posts, cages and cabinets

Lobby Information

24-hour physical security monitors all cameras, door positions, and badge access areas
Redundant off-site monitoring of all security systems
Camera on each doorway
Double man trap
Forces double verification and provides extra secure data center entry
Door entrance to data center requires a badge to get in and a badge to get out
Two factor authentication that includes the use of Biometric hand scanners verifies unique hand geometry image and a heat signature before allowing entry into the Boston Data Center

Cage/Cabinet Information

Cage locks are impossible to "pick" because they require unique laser-etched keys with magnetic signatures
Lack of hand or foot holds makes strong sheet metal cages unscalable

Electrical

Boston Data Center facility is uniquely connected to two power grids
Power distribution consists of an A and B side methodology with each side of the power infrastructure having the capacity to support full facility load in the event of failure
Dual sourced PDUs are fed from both the A side and B side power infrastructure and can automatically switch to an alternate power source in the event of failure
All customer cabinets are fed via diverse dual sourced PDUs
Redundant 1.5 Megawatt diesel generators, regularly tested, for added protection
Indefinite run time with refueling, (currently, over one week of continuous operation without refueling with current load)
Locked within a sound-attenuated, secure enclosure monitored by cameras
Critical functions are remotely monitored within the Boston Data Center

HVAC

A minimum of N+1 configuration at the Computer Room Air Conditioner (CRAC) level
Computer Room Air Conditioner (CRAC) units are strategically positioned around the data center for optimal airflow efficiency
CRAC units maintain temperature and humidity within four degrees and 5% of temperature and humidity set points
Moisture containment basins and sensors ensure no moisture gets in the data center
Separate and further redundant cooling systems for critical support areas (NOC, MIS, Security)

Building Management Systems

Continuum building management system with on-site and remote monitoring and control of all HVAC, generators, UPSs and switchboards, as well as other mechanical systems

Security Cameras

Cameras digitally record all movement in and around the Boston Data Center
Separate cameras focused on all exterior doorways
Over 30 cameras throughout the data center
Video surveillance footage is kept online for 90 days and then archived for a minimum of one year

Access Control

Biometric plus security code readers on all doors with direct access into the data center
Proximity plus security code readers on all main entrance doors to the general facility
Proximity readers on all door to secured areas within the data center